12PM ET 09/16/2025 Newscast

Summary

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Fox News Hourly Update: 12PM ET 09/16/2025

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This episode delivers breaking news on major national incidents, high-profile legal proceedings, presidential actions abroad, and political developments ahead of the 2026 election cycle. It also touches on the passing of a Hollywood legend, highlighting a mix of legal, political, world, and cultural stories within a concise format.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. Charges in the Charlie Kirk Shooting Case

• [00:01] Lisa Brady reports that prosecutors in Utah are set to file charges against Tyler Robinson, accused of killing Charlie Kirk. Robinson will make his first court appearance virtually and remains held without bond.
• [00:16] Garret Tenney describes how investigators are analyzing significant digital evidence, including messages from an online group chat where Robinson allegedly confessed prior to surrendering.
  • Notable Segment: In a message to a group of around 30 people, Robinson said, "Hey guys, I have bad news for you all. It was me at UVU yesterday. I'm sorry for all of this. I'm surrendering through a sheriff friend in."
• [00:42] Lisa Brady notes FBI Director Cash Patel highlighted suspect’s texts about his intent to “take out Charlie Kirk.”
  • [00:51] Garret Tenney quotes the suspect: "Some hatred cannot be negotiated with."
• [00:55] The Senate is now questioning Director Patel on his handling of the investigation and broader concerns for public safety.

Notable Quote

• Cash Patel, FBI Director ([01:06]):

  "Honored to be the ninth director of the FBI. I'm not going anywhere. If you want to criticize my 16 years of service, please bring it on."

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2. Legal Update: New York Healthcare Executive Shooting

• [01:16] Lisa Brady shifts to another high-profile shooting – the murder of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson.
• Judge Gregory Caro dismisses two state terror charges against defendant Luigi Mangione, citing insufficient evidence. Mangione’s lawyers argued for dismissal of murder charges on double jeopardy grounds, but the judge maintains it’s too soon for that.
  • Notable Statement:
    • Judge Gregory Caro ([01:25]):

      "The evidence behind the charges [is] legally insufficient."

• [01:48] Tanya J. Powers adds that Mangione pleaded not guilty; the case continues alongside a parallel federal case.

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3. International Affairs: President Trump’s UK State Visit & Pressure on Russia

• [02:15] Lisa Brady reports President Trump is en route to the UK for a historic second state visit, focused on rallying greater pressure on Russia. He is also urging Ukraine’s Zelensky to negotiate, emphasizing the need for a peace deal.
• [02:24] Emily Compagno highlights agreements on nuclear energy and regulatory reform as part of European efforts to build resilience amid Russia’s war on Ukraine.
  • [02:37] Garret Tenney summarizes Trump’s approach:

    "He's going to have to make a deal. Zelensky is going to have to make a deal. And Europe has to stop buying oil from Russia."

• [02:45] Emily Compagno cites Trump's statement:
  • Quote ([02:45]):

    "I'm ready to do major sanctions on Russia when all NATO nations have agreed and started to do the same thing and when all NATO nations stop buying oil from Russia."

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4. 2026 Election Preview: Governor Tim Walz’s Re-Election Bid

• [03:01] Lisa Brady introduces coverage of Democrat Tim Walz’s campaign for a third term as Minnesota governor after a failed VP bid.
• [03:09] Reporter notes historic challenges:
  • No one has won three four-year terms as MN governor.
  • Political and social unrest cited, including high-profile acts of violence.
  • Walz positions himself as a fighter against “chaos, corruption, and cruelty” from Washington.

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5. In Memoriam: Robert Redford (1936–2025)

• [03:48] Lisa Brady shares news of the passing of Hollywood legend Robert Redford at age 89.
• [03:53] Garret Tenney plays a memorable Redford film quote:

  • "I remember signing a contract to play ball, not to be put to sleep by some two bit carny hypnotist. I won't do that. You're going down. It took me a long time to get here, Pop. I won't do it."

• Redford was lauded as both an actor and Oscar-winning director.

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Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• Suspect in Kirk’s Death, online confession ([00:16]):

  "Hey guys, I have bad news for you all. It was me at UVU yesterday. I'm sorry for all of this. I'm surrendering through a sheriff friend in."

• FBI Director Cash Patel on Senate critique ([01:06]):

  "Honored to be the ninth director of the FBI. I'm not going anywhere. If you want to criticize my 16 years of service, please bring it on."

• Donald Trump on NATO & Russia ([02:45]):

  "I'm ready to do major sanctions on Russia when all NATO nations have agreed and started to do the same thing and when all NATO nations stop buying oil from Russia."

• Robert Redford film quote ([03:53]):

  "I remember signing a contract to play ball, not to be put to sleep by some two bit carny hypnotist. I won't do that. You're going down. It took me a long time to get here, Pop. I won't do it."

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Timestamps for Important Segments

• Charlie Kirk Shooting & Investigation: [00:01]–[01:16]
• NY Healthcare Exec Murder Charges: [01:16]–[01:48]
• Trump UK Visit & Russia/Ukraine Pressure: [02:15]–[03:01]
• Tim Walz Gubernatorial Campaign: [03:01]–[03:48]
• Robert Redford Obituary: [03:48]–[04:03]

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Tone and Language

The reporting maintains the brisk, fact-forward style characteristic of Fox News, with moments of direct reporting (e.g., from Garret Tenney) and occasional dramatic flair in both the legal and political segments. High-profile stories are delivered in a no-nonsense, news-first format, but with attention to soundbites that carry emotional or political weight.

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Transcript

[Lisa Brady]

Charges are coming soon. Lisa Brady, FOX News. Prosecutors in Utah plan to file charges today against Charlie Kirk's accused killer. 22 year old Tyler Robinson will then make his first court appearance. Virtually remains held without bond in the Utah county jail.

[Garret Tenney]

Investigators have been sorting through mountains of digital evidence from the alleged killer's phone as well as his presence online where he allegedly confessed to the shooting hours before turning himself in. In messages obtained by the Washington Post from an online group chat with around 30 people, the suspect allegedly said, hey guys, I have bad news for you all. It was me at UVU yesterday. I'm sorry for all of this. I'm surrendering through a sheriff friend in.

[Lisa Brady]

A few moments, Fox's Garret Tenney. FBI Director Cash Patel also highlighting text messages from the suspect about the chance to take out Charlie Kirk and that he would do it.

[Garret Tenney]

And when he was asked why, he said some hatred cannot be negotiated with.

[Lisa Brady]

Today, Patel is before a Senate panel for a previously scheduled hearing that now includes questions about his handling of the shooting investigation and other issues, accusing Patel of putting public safety at risk.

[Garret Tenney]

Honored to be the ninth director of the FBI. I'm not going anywhere. If you want to criticize my 16 years of service, please bring it on over to you.

[Lisa Brady]

The president telling reporters he has confidence in everyone and his administration. The accused killer of a health care executive now faces fewer charges. In New York City, Judge Gregory Caro.

[Judge Gregory Caro]

Dismissed two state terror charges in New York's case against Luigi Mangione, calling the evidence behind the charges legally insufficient. Mancioni's lawyers wanted the judge to throw out second degree murder charges against their client as well, arguing that the New York case and a parallel federal death penalty case amounted to double jeopardy. The judge rejected that argument, saying that it would be premature to do that.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Tanya J. Power's Mangione has pleaded not guilty in the shooting death of United Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. America is listening to FOX News.

[Emily Compagno]

Emily.

[Lisa Brady]

I'm Emily Compagno. This week on the Fox True Crime podcast, I'm joined by attorney and spokesperson for the Friends of Amanda Knox organization, Ann Bremner, who's featured in the new FOX Nation special Framed.

[Garret Tenney]

Listen and follow [e-mail] President Trump is.

[Lisa Brady]

Heading to the UK for a historic second state visit as he continues to push for others to put more pressure on Russia, though he's also still pressing Ukraine's leader.

[Emily Compagno]

We're starting to see some agreements unveiled on nuclear energy, including plans to build nuclear power stations and cut regulations, which is especially important to strengthening European energy resilience amid Russia's war in Ukraine. President Trump was asked about the status of the peace talks.

[Garret Tenney]

He's going to have to make a deal. Zelensky is going to have to make a deal. And Europe has to stop buying oil from Russia.

[Emily Compagno]

Over the weekend, Trump pressured NATO allies to stop buying Russian oil because it's only strengthening Russia's negotiating position. He said, quote, I'm ready to do major sanctions on Russia when all NATO nations have agreed and started to do the same thing and when all NATO nations stop buying oil from Russia.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Jackie Heinrich in London. The Democrats 2024 VP nominee is running for a third term as Minnesota governor.

[Reporter on Tim Walls]

Progressive Governor Tim Walls riding in his vintage harvester, International scout with his dog. Scout says we're not done yet. Making Minnesota a place where everyone has a chance to succeed. And that's why he's running for re election after his failed presidential ticket with Kamala Harris. But even local media headlines predict he could face a tough battle just to keep this job. Nobody's won three four year terms before with a narrowly divided legisl social discord like the Annunciation Catholic Church shooting and the June political killings of the House Democrat leader and her husband. But the 61 year old vows to keep fighting what he calls the chaos, corruption and cruelty coming out of Washington.

[Lisa Brady]

Fox's Therese Crowley, one of Hollywood's greats, has died.

[Garret Tenney]

Robert Redford, I remember signing a contract to play ball, not to be put to sleep by some two bit carny hypnotist. I won't do that. You're going down. It took me a long time to get here, Pop. I won't do it.

[Lisa Brady]

The actor turned Oscar winning director was 89. Alisa Brady, Fox News.

[Garret Tenney]

This is Jimmy Fallah inviting you to join me for FOX Across America where we'll discuss every single one of the Democrats dumb ideas. Just kidding. It's only a three hour show. Listen live at noon Eastern or get the [e-mail].